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Israel Fired on UNRWA Food Convoy in Gaza After Approving Its Aid Route
Attacks on aid convoys and those waiting for aid come as Gaza as a whole faces the threat of famine.

Leaders Condemn Israel’s War on Gaza at African Union Summit
Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola explains the long history of African solidarity with Palestine.

Will SCOTUS Decide in Favor of Polluters Over Public Health in Smog Case?
More than 100 million people in the US live in counties that receive an “F” grade for unacceptable levels of smog.

US’s Third Ceasefire Veto Underscores Its Complicity in Israel’s Genocidal Acts
Having vetoed yet another UN resolution calling for ceasefire, the US is reportedly planning a toothless alternative.

GOP’s Biden Informant Was Fed Information by Russian Officials, Prosecutors Say
Alexander Smirnov reportedly told officials of “kompromat,” or blackmail material, that Russians had on Hunter Biden.

SCOTUS Denies Republican States’ Motion to Intervene in Abortion Pill Case
“If the Court affirms [the Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling], the upshot will be harm all around,” an amicus brief says.

Chicago Joins Wave of Lawsuits Against Big Oil for Climate Deception
Chicago joins eight states plus the District of Columbia and several municipalities that are suing Big Oil.

Black Existentialism Brings Philosophy to Bear on Our White Supremacist World
Black existentialism isn’t just about suffering -- it is also about affirmation.

Biden to Forgive Another $1.2B in Student Debt for Over 150K Borrowers
Borrowers will start getting emails as early as February 21 informing them that they will receive debt forgiveness.

Starbucks Union Unveils Largest 1-Day Filing With 21 Stores Joining Effort
Nearly 500 Starbucks stores have filed for union representation so far.